volcanic ash
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Scientists were able to determine the age of the fossils because they were preserved between two distinct layers of volcanic ash inside the cave.
From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026
Their position suggests they were later exposed to heat from lava or volcanic ash after they originally formed.
From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026
For seven weeks, the team will slowly melt the hard-won ice, releasing ancient dust, volcanic ash, and even tiny marine algae called diatoms that were locked inside when water turned to ice.
From BBC • Jul. 17, 2025
Rolls-Royce was at the forefront of pioneering testing and for the first time was able to establish a level of volcanic ash that didn't seriously affect the jet engine over a given timeframe.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2025
The animals had been found buried under volcanic ash up to ten feet deep.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
